Dan Snow's History Hit
Historian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments.
From the Colosseum of Ancient Rome and the battlefields of Waterloo to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Dan journeys across the globe to share the greatest stories from the past that help us understand the present.
New episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
You can get in touch with us at ds.hh@historyhit.com
A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The Ancients, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets.
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5 episodes available.
Dan Snow's History Hit
The Great Train Robbery
Uncover the true story behind Britain’s most famous heist and its chaotic fallout.
Aug 7, 2025
Dan Snow's History Hit
Hiroshima: As It Happened
Hear the Enola Gay mission and Hiroshima eyewitness accounts that changed history.
Aug 5, 2025
Dan Snow's History Hit
Notre Dame
Unlock Notre Dame's secrets — from medieval stones to the 2019 restoration.
Aug 3, 2025
Dan Snow's History Hit
5 Reasons the Allies Won the War
Discover five decisive reasons the Allies won World War II — explained clearly.
Jul 31, 2025
Dan Snow's History Hit
Emperor Titus
Discover Titus: soldier, emperor, and the man behind Jerusalem’s destruction.
Jul 29, 2025
